PNP chief requires 3-minute response time to 911 calls
August 18, 2024
All police officers are now required to respond to 911 emergency calls within three minutes, according to Philippine National Police chief Rommel Marbil.
Gender surgeries, migraine tips, ‘Zika-like’ virus and more top health stories
August 18, 2024
This week's health roundup includes stories about controversial "gender-affirming" surgeries on kids, a little-known type of diabetes, a "Zika-like" virus that's spreading iand more.
Military experts suggest Iran may declare itself a nuclear power by year’s end
August 18, 2024
The move to declare itself a nuclear power would provide Iran protection at certain levels but ultimately does not create invincibility from any attack or reprisals.
Blinken to push for Gaza ceasefire; Israel launches fresh strikes
August 18, 2024
The United States has put forward bridging proposals that the mediating countries believe would close gaps between the warring parties
Tennessee pair charged with child abuse for locking autistic child in storage bin at unsanitary home
August 18, 2024
Two people were arrested in Tennessee on child abuse charges after investigators discovered they locked a seven-year-old autistic child in a storage trunk.
June Mar Fajardo adds to legend with 8th PBA MVP, banners Leo Awards honor roll
August 18, 2024
San Miguel star June Mar Fajardo adds three more trophies to his giant collection as he claims a record-extending eighth MVP plum and makes the First Mythical and All-Defensive Teams
No information on ICC warrant — DOJ
August 18, 2024
The Supreme Court said it has not received any information regarding a potential warrant of arrest by the International Criminal Court for former President Rodrigo Duterte and other officials.
Georgia deputy killed in ‘ambush’ attack after responding to domestic dispute call
August 18, 2024
A Georgia deputy was killed Saturday night responding to a domestic dispute call in Hiram, and the sheriff's office says the responding deputies were "ambushed."
PBA 48th Season Leo Awardees
August 18, 2024
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) recognized its top athletes as it held its annual Leo Awards ahead of the league's opening ceremony for its 49th season on Sunday.
June Mar Fajardo wins 8th PBA MVP award
August 18, 2024
June Mar Fajardo further etched his legacy in Philippine basketball history, capturing another Most Valuable Player award for Season 48 during the PBA Leo Awards.
French actor and heartthrob Alain Delon dies at 88
August 18, 2024
Alain Delon, the internationally acclaimed French actor who embodied both the bad guy and the policeman and made hearts throb around the world, died at age 88.
[Two Pronged] My mother wants forgiveness, but I don’t want anything to do with her
August 18, 2024
'We have not spoken in two years, but I still support the education of my younger siblings. Nothing more, even if she has dropped hints through my siblings of needing more money.'
Russian missile sparks blaze in Ukraine as Kyiv’s troops push into Russia’s Kursk region
August 18, 2024
Russia kept up its assault on Ukraine Saturday even as Ukrainian forces pushed into Russia's Kursk border region.
Pastor reported dead and buried returns home
August 18, 2024
By LIEZLE BASA INIGO BURGOS, Pangasinan – A church pastor previously reported deceased and interred in a cemetery unexpectedly returned to his family in Sual, this province, reports on Saturday, August 17, said. His son, Eduardo Gille Jr., contacted th...
Wanted South Carolina man bites cop attempting to detain him
August 18, 2024
A South Carolina man with 16 active warrants bit a police officer during his arrest before officers deployed a K9 officer that bit the suspect.
[Only IN Hollywood] Play highlights Fil-Am family life in US, served with adobo and lumpia
August 18, 2024
Described as a funny play about a multigenerational FilAm household, 'God Will Do the Rest' is a collaboration of Artists at Play and Latino Theater Company
French actor Alain Delon dies aged 88, French media report
August 18, 2024
French actor Alain Delon has been in poor health since suffering a stroke in 2019
Blinken to arrive in Israel as U.S. pushes for Gaza ceasefire
August 18, 2024
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to arrive in Israel on Sunday as part of Washington's intensifying diplomatic push to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
New NYC Council bill would limit pepper spray use in jails except in emergency situations
August 18, 2024
A new bill introduced in the New York City Council would limit correction officers' use of pepper spray on out of control inmates in the city's jails, except in emergency situations.
Gov’t brings home 13 OFWs from Lebanon, 45 more expected next week — DMW chief
August 18, 2024
The Philippine government on Saturday repatriated 13 overseas Filipino workers, including three children, from Lebanon, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Cacdac said.
LIVE updates: Kanlaon Volcano restiveness
August 18, 2024
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised on June 3 the status of Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island to Alert Level 2 due to "increasing unrest."
Bianca Bustamante seen as ‘important figure’ in rise of Filipina racers
August 18, 2024
Bianca Bustamante, 19, shows Filipina racing drivers can excel in the sport as she competes in the F1 Academy
Vets Jack Animam, Afril Bernardino banner Gilas Pilipinas Women in FIBA World Cup pre-qualifiers
August 18, 2024
A mix of veterans and young guns will banner the Gilas Pilipinas Women squad when it competes at the 2026 FIBA World Cup Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Kigali, Rwanda from August 19 to 25.
Carlos Alcaraz apologizes for racket smash at Cincinnati
August 18, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz on Saturday apologized for the more unfortunate part of his rough day last Friday.
Colorado man charged after attack on 15-year-old boy at In-N-Out Burger over splashing water
August 18, 2024
A 15-year-old boy was slammed to the floor of an In-N-Out Burger for accidentally splashing water on a woman, Colorado police said.
EJ Obiena, Mondo Duplantis, other Olympians set to compete in Swiss meet
August 18, 2024
Filipino Olympian and pole vaulter EJ Obiena is set to meet again with other Olympians such as Mondo Duplantis in the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League on Wednesday.
China files diplomatic protest over PCG ship at Escoda Shoal
August 18, 2024
China has lodged a diplomatic protest with the Philippine government over the Philippine Coast Guard’s anchoring of the BRP Teresa Magbanua at Escoda Shoal.
X says it is closing operations in Brazil due to judge’s content orders
August 18, 2024
X claims judge Alexandre de Moraes secretly threatened one of the company's legal representatives in Brazil with arrest if it did not comply with legal orders to take down some content from its platform
Representing PH does not end in Olympics for hurdlers Tolentino and Hoffman, swimmer Sanchez
August 18, 2024
For hurdlers John Cabang Tolentino and Lauren Hoffman and swimmer Kayla Sanchez, representing the Philippines does not end in the Olympics.
Thai king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister
August 18, 2024
(1st UPDATE) Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who has not served in government previously, faces challenges on multiple fronts, with the economy floundering and the popularity of her Pheu Thai party dwindling
Lindsay Lohan shares BTS from ‘Freaky Friday’ sequel using viral TikTok audio
August 18, 2024
Lindsay Lohan just treated fans with a sneak peek of the sequel of "Freaky Friday."
Hergie Bacyadan to focus on other sports also with future of Olympic boxing uncertain
August 18, 2024
With the future of boxing in the Olympics uncertain, Hergie Bacyadan said she will turn her focus on other sports which she is also practicing.
Ex-Customs officer linking Paolo Duterte, others to drug smuggling not yet a state witness
August 18, 2024
A lawmaker said that the former Bureau of Customs security officer, who implicated Davao City Rep. Paolo “Polong” Duterte and Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, Manases Carpio, in drug smuggling, is not yet considered a state witness.
Timor-Leste’s foreign minister to visit Philippines for bilateral talks
August 18, 2024
The Department of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday that Timor-Leste's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Bendito dos Santos Freitas is set to visit the Philippines from August 19 to 21, 2024.
THE SINGER OR THE SONG? Kenny Rogers tune becomes deeper and more poignant as sung by Juan Karlos
August 18, 2024
In 1982, American country singer Kenny Rogers became a household name in Manila when his song “Through the Years” (cowritten by Steve Dorff and Marty Panzer, produced by Lionel Richie) entered the Billboard Hot 100 and went to no. 1 on the Adult C...
‘Will to survive’ helped missing 89-year-old hiker through 10-day ordeal in Idaho wilderness
August 18, 2024
An 89-year-old Idaho hiker is home safe after going missing for more than a week in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. He was found last weekend.
Elon Musk’s X to Close Operations in Brazil as Clash Over Content Escalates
August 18, 2024
Government threats about how it moderates its platform left the company “no choice,” Musk says.